BSEK chairman resigns following allegations of mismanagement of matric exams in Karachi – Pakistan
KARACHI: Ghulam Hussain Soho resigned as chairman of the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK), it emerged on Tuesday, following reports of irregularities and mismanagement at the board. He handed in his resignation late on Monday to the Secretary of the Universities and Boards Department, Abbas Baloch, after learning that a committee report recommended his […]
I’ve asked power in Pakistan one question for ten years on my podcast. This is the answer – Pakistan
Last year’s military confrontation with India delighted us with something Pakistan rarely experiences: a unified national response. One voice and one direction from a collective will that held under pressure. We have the same reaction, at a smaller scale, during a cricket match against India. And then we watch as it dissolves. A pressing question […]
BSEK chairman resigns following allegations of mismanagement of Karachi matric exams – Pakistan
KARACHI: Ghulam Hussain Soho has tendered his resignation as the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) chairman, it emerged on Tuesday, following reports of irregularities and mismanagement in the board. He handed in his resignation late on Monday to the secretary of the Universities and Boards Department, Abbas Baloch, after learning that a committee report […]
CM Afridi announces pen-down strike on May 6 over Centre’s ‘discrimination’ against KP – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Tuesday announced a province-wide pen-down strike tomorrow (May 6) over the federal government’s alleged “discrimination” against KP. In a statement, CM Afridi contended that the Centre was discriminating against KP because the province has a government led by former premier Imran Khan’s PTI. “The federal government is deliberately […]
What’s stopping Pakistan from making the transition to renewable energy? – Pakistan
Discover the hurdles and prospects Pakistan faces as it attempts to shift towards renewable energy. How does Pakistan stack up against its South Asian neighbors on renewable energy adoption? Globally, renewable energy adoption has accelerated over the past decade, with SA players such as India and Bangladesh leading the charge. Although Pakistan harbors great potential […]
Military leadership stresses restraint amid rising regional tensions
Forum warns emerging geopolitical developments carry significant implications for regional stability The military leadership on Tuesday underscored the importance of restraint and avoidance of escalation amid a recent rise in tensions in the region, while acknowledging Pakistan’s continued responsible role in advocating stability and supporting efforts aimed at preventing further deterioration of the situation. In […]
Ex-Nadra chairman Tariq Malik included in US-based company’s list recognising digital identity pioneers – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Former Nadra chairman Tariq Malik has been named one of the world’s top 25 identity leaders by US-based company Okta. The list, by Okta Ventures, the venture investment arm of Okta, is a “diverse compilation of forward-thinking developers, strategists, business leaders, and public servants”. “The honorees are being recognised for their tireless efforts in […]
Prominent cleric gunned down in KP’s Charsadda – Pakistan
CHARSADDA: Renowned cleric Maulana Muhammad Idrees was killed on Tuesday after unidentified assailants opened fire on him, police said. According to police, two police officials were also injured in the incident. The cleric’s body was subsequently shifted to the District Headquarter Hospital. Meanwhile, KP Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed took notice of the incident. According to […]
Prominent cleric gunned down in KP’s Charsadda – Pakistan
Renowned cleric Muhammad Idrees was killed on Tuesday after unidentified assailants opened fire on him, police said. According to police, two police officials were also injured in the incident. The cleric’s body was subsequently shifted to the District Headquarter Hospital. Meanwhile, KP Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed took notice of the incident. According to a post […]
Formation of coordination body stirs up bad blood in PTI – Pakistan
• Party leaders ‘unenthused’ by notification of five-member body to look after Punjab’s affairs• Appointment of Amjad Khan Niazi as convenor, who parted ways after May 9 episode, raises eyebrows ISLAMABAD: The formation of a Punjab Coordination and Monitoring Committee seems to have once again stirred up bad blood among PTI leaders. The five-member body, […]